Embraer has appointed Pretoria, South Africa-based charter company Naturelink as its authorised sales representative for the Legacy business jet in sub-Saharan Africa. Luiz Fuchs, Embraer senior vice-president for aircraft in Europe, Africa and Middle East, says the co-operation with Naturelink will enable the Brazilian airframer to expand market share for the Legacy throughout the region. Naturelink operates the largest fleet of Embraer turboprops in Africa.
Source: Flight International
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